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National Republican., 1887-12-31
THE GEORGETOWN ORCHESTRA
Gives a Magnificent Performance be-
fore n Fine Audience.


fore q Fine Audience.
The twenty.fifth public rehearsal OF the
Georgetown Amateur Orchestra was given
In the Universalist Church last night before
an audience that severely tested the capacity
Of the edifce.
The first number on the programme, the
Mendelssohn- Bartholdi symphony 3, In A
minor, was undoubtedly the best work the
orchestra has ever done. The second move
ment, o scherzo, was an exquisite piece OF
work, while the cantabilo movement waa
rendered In masterful manner. IL was as
near perfect performance as possible, and
would have done credit to any orchestra, no
matter how pretentious. The shading was
fine and the climaxes powerful and we'll
defined.
Mlss Fielding Roselle 10 a charming,
pleasing young lady with fine stage
presence, and sang with perfect composure
and ease, In a very creditable manner,
the numbers allotted to her. Her voice,
although not powerful, is melodlous, and
shows careful training.
The gem Of the evening was undoubtedly
the violin concerti OF Ruoopstein, played
by Miss Nina Stosch, who is only 10 years
old. Too much praise cannot be given
this young yiolinist. Only master would
attempt so difficult a selection, but In her
hande the difhcultles seemed Us chlld's
play. Her wonderful attack, her exquisite
bowiDg, her musIcianly phrasing, together
with a thorough understanding OF what
sbe was doing, left nothing TO be desired
even by the most critical. In her style
and power she Is totally unlike any woman
violinist, and her performance is patterned
closely and unconsciously after Wilheml.
The next number was Soendsen's Nor
wegian Rhapsody, op. II. II was most
delicate piece OF work and the national
characteristics were brought out promi-
nently, the various Instruments taking up
the numerous airs in surprisingly accurate
manner.
"Jota Aragonesa," a sprlghtly Spanish
dance, 10y Saint Saens, was pleasingly rem
dered, and the programme concluded with
the popular Boulauger patrol.
The orchestra worked under considerable
difficulty, as both Of Its wings were under
the balconies, while the drums and basses
had to be slowed away in an alcove at the
back OF the platform. The concert was
another evidence why there should be In
this city good music hall. Had last even
ing's magnificent entertainment been given
In q proper hall the effect would have been
inconceivably better. The faulty acoustics
Of the church for an orchestral performance
did not, could not, detract from the excel.
leDce Of the organization nor take away any
of the credit which rightfully belongs to
Prof. josef Kaspar, ,who so ably conductsit.
National Republican., 1887-12-31
Another Blow In the Face.

Potts is no more, even he who Is known
in select political circles as sweet William
Gov. Hill has reorganized the civil service
commission OF New York to hGrmonIze
with Democratic methods, and among the
designations he sent round was one ad
dressed civilian Potts, Secretary"
Who has not heard of Potts surely cannot
have read of the tremendous strides civil
service reform has made in the last few
years under Democratic direction. The
lapses OF public servants anywhere from
Maine to Texas were sure to bring forth
protests from Potts. The necessity for
more stringent regulations TO exclude the
common herd from the civil service,neVer
escaped the eagle eye of Potts. Aud when
a point was scored in favor Of the English
system OF competitive examinations, II was
certain OF celebration In the eloquence Of a
circular with the magic Endorsement OF
civilian Potts, Secretary" Who, there
fore, does not know Potts argues himself
unknown.
Bot Potts is no more, and the Mugwump
National Republican., 1887-12-31
The REPUBLICAN LEAGUE.
Congressman Cutcbeon Makes Brill
liant and Pointed Speech,

liant and Pointed Speech,
The Republican National League held a
meeting last night at the League house,
on Thomas circle, Gen. e. +. Beale pre-
siding. The committee on membership
submitted a report, which was accepted.
Hon. Simon Wolf introduced Congressman
Byron NJ. Cutcheon, Of Michigan, who
made brief but spirited address. He con-
graduated the League on It's existence and
the opportunity IL affords Republicans 10
confer together. He was not one Of those
men who live in the past. The Republl.
can party was not such party. IL had It's
history, but 1t aleo stood for certain princi.
pies, true yesterday, to-day, and to.mor.
row. One OF these principles was that thls
10 national government, and not, es Gen.
jackson said at Macon, league OF sovet-
eigDs. IL had cost great deal OF money
and blood to settle this question. A para.
mount question just now was whether the
firm man for Judge OF the Supreme Court
who eaid that the only difference be.
tween himself and Jefferson Davis was that
Davis was an ADLER advocate and more ef-
fective supporter OF the doctrine OF seces-
sion than he (Lamar). The organization OF
such leagues as the one at the capital was
necessary to rub up and stiffen the back
Done OF hepuDlican senators VINO were re
puted to be favorable to Lamar's confrma-
tion. The second great issue is like unto
It. "Ie this government by the people,
Of the people, and for the people or shall
the voice Of the majority be suppressed p"
The man who now sits In the white house
would not now be there II the 100000 sup
pressed votes in the south had been returned
ard counted as cast. A man named Blaine,
Of Maine, would now be President. The
Republican party had live issue and o.
mission so long as such outrages on popu-
lar government were practlced
Mr. Cutcheon was cheered to the echo at
every period, and his speech created great
enthusiasm.
The house committee OF the League has
decided to keep the League building open
next Monday from 10 q. IN. TO midnight,
and the members OF the League will be
pleased to see their friends at any time be.
tween the hours above given.
National Republican., 1887-12-31

Fun Dress suits, Eisemal BTOsp cor, IN &E,
National Republican., 1887-12-31

p,nsp NEW WARS AT CENTER MARKET
w Open Saturday, Dec. 81, from 4 a. m.
until II y. m; closed Monday, Jan. 2, 1888.
de311t p. 8. SMITH, Clerk,
National Republican., 1887-12-31
DepositOry Banks.

The secretary of the Treasury has designated
the East River National Bank, of New York
city, and the Thames National Bank, OF Nor
wich, Conn, TO be repositories of public
been added to the list OF banks authorized 10
receive deposits IN excess OF 100000: The
Shawmut National Bank, OF Boston; the
Hanover National Bank OF New loIk; the
Third National Bank, of Cinoi natl; the Mer
chants National Bank, of New York, aud the
Citizens National Bank, Of Cincinnati, The
number OF these dep0stores has nearly
his present policy OF dealing with the surplus.
Full Dress Suits, Eisemaa Bros, cor, 7.h & E,
National Republican., 1887-12-31
New Years Receiving.

Those intending to receive on New Years
Day can have the same announced by sending
their names to the REPUBLICAN,. Only au-
thori2ed publications will be made, aud the
names of those receiving aud ladies assisting
should he sent in as soon as possible, as it
takes considerable time to prepare the list
which will be published next Monday morn
National Republican., 1887-12-31
ADJUSTMENTS.
NEW NATIONAL rHEArEn.


The delightful and wholesome comedy of
"Nancy Il Co." was presented by the Rehau
Company last night before large audience.
The ability and strength Of this admirable
company is certainly seen to much better ad.
vantage than in Love in Harness." and the
comedy is far more enjoyable. Particular
mention OF the cast would be as ont OF
place as selecting roll from plate of the
same baking. Every member of the company
contributed earnestly to the unqualified excel.
lence ofthe performance.
There will be two performances OF Nancy
on Monday night Dull New York Standard
Theater Company Will begin weeks engage
ment in the comic opera OF Dorothy" The
production Is very elaborate, and the COM
papy-s some sixty in number-includos Misses
Lillian Russell, Agnes Stone, Rose Leighton,
NJ. Halton, and Mcssrs. VIM. Hamilton, Eu,
Paulton, and j. L Nash. Tue opera has just
closed q very successful season at the home
theater. and will be presented here with all
ihe ile o.lgioai 4 scenery, music and accessories.
New York Herald says of Dorothy" "lt is a
pretty, attractive, pleasant comedy OPERA well
ALBAuGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
This afternoon Miss Fanny Davenport aud
in the evening '.Fedora."
on Monday night the first Opportunity will
be given of witnessing Admiral POrter's play
liveliest interest should prevail in Washing
ton society respecting the literary dramatic
work Of so distinguished citizen as the ad-
miral OF the navy, and there can be expected
a most cordial reception for Mr. Mckee Rau.
kin and his talented company.
HARRIss BIIoU THEATER.
Next week that talented and industrious
actor, Mr.. ]. ]. bowling, will present his latest
success, "Never say Die" Mr.. Bowling will
be remembered for his honest stage work in
"Nobody's Claim" OF "Neyer Say Die the
Boston Herald says at is a drama of the
heart, appealing directly, and with the GER
talntv of sympathy, 10 all that is best aud
noblest in mans nature, illustrating the
beauties OF pure. true love and self-sacridcing
womanhood, and teaching in an agreeable,
but none the less forcible manner, the value OF
human suffering, and the lessons 20 be learnci 1
from poor humanity's weakness aud error"
BERNANs THEATER.
The famous Hsllan q Harts First Prize
Ideals come TO this house next week with a
combination of specialties represented by
some of the best artists in the business. The
champion wrestler, Muldoon, is with them;
Ella Wesner does male impersonations, Fred
Hallan and Enid Hart are seen in their new
sketches; Joe Hart does the banjo act and the
programme is fresh aud new throughout.
National Republican., 1887-12-31

The duty on printed calIcoes Is ) cents =
square yard. II the President had beer
correct in his statement the price would bt
about IA cents a yard, but It is less thar
half that. The tariff on cotton goods Is
not tax on consumers.
There was no duty on wool prior TO 1860
and very light one on WOODEN goods, ana
the duty now IS very high. We give the
cost In 1850 and now, with the ad valorem
rate of duty, of some articles.
National Republican., 1887-12-31

The duties on these goods were almost
equal TO the first cost, and yet every article
in the list is from 10 to over 40 per cent
cheaper under high tariff than 1t was under
low one. Evidently the duty on woolen
goods does not amount to tax on the con-
eumers.
National Republican., 1887-12-31
STILL CELEBRATING.

Grace NJ. T.. Sunday School Gives an
Entertainment.
The regular Sunday school Christmas en-
tertainment of Grace NJ. T. Church was
given last night. A beautiful cantata was
the leading feature in the programme, and
It was excellently rendered under the d.
rection Of Mr.. Robert Gallaher. The
church was prettily decorated, and near
the pulpit stood two immense Christmas
trees loaded with seasonable fruit. Pres
ents were distributed to all the teachers
and scholars, ranging from Mr.. Bugbee,
the superintendent, down to the tinie;t
member Of the infant class.
National Republican., 1887-12-31
He Must He Mistaken.

The duty on cotton goods was very low
prior to the enactment Of the "Morrill
tariff bill"in 1861. 1t has been higher, but
the duty now on the classes Of cotton goods
mentioned below Is from to 81 cents per
square yard, equivalent to an ed valorem
duty Of from 40 to "a per cent. President
Cleveland said
Those who buy imports pay the duty charged
thereon into the public treasury, but the great
majority OF our citizens, who buy domestic
articles Of the same class, pay a sum at lea /
approximately equal to this duty to the homt
manufacturer.
And yet we End that these are the com.
narrative prices now and IN 1850
National Republican., 1887-12-31
Miss Marion Hairs Luncheon Party.

The class Of 81. Mcdonald Ellis school, with
some of their friends. enjoyed luncheon
party with Miss Marion Hall at her home on
Fifteenth street. on Thursday. The gathering
umphs OF schools days being the principal
topic of conversation. The following young
ladies were present: Rita Spalding Emily Ed
wards, Emily Newcomb, Emily Mason, Alice
Dom, Katie Gilman, Neomi Naylor, Ella
Booraem, Ella Kelley, Matte Owens, Nellie
National Republican., 1887-12-31
DYSPEPSIA

Malkos many lives miserable and often leads TO
self destruction. Distress aftcr eating, sick head
ache, heartburn, sour stomach, mental dcpros-
sion, ETC., are caused by this very common and
Increasing disease. Hoods Sarsaparilla tones tho
stomach, creates an appetite, promotes healthy
digestion, relieves sick headache, clears the
mind, and cures the most obstinate cases OF dys-
popsia. Read the following;
az have been troubled with dyspepsia. had
but little appetite, and what did cat distressed
me, or did me little good. In an hour after eating
l would experience faintncss or tired, all-gone
feeling, ~ though had not eaten anything.
Hoods sarsapariila did mo an immense amount
% good. II gave mo an appetite, and my food
rollshed aud satisfied tho craving had previously
experienced I. relieved mo Of that faint, tired,
alisone feeling have felt so much better since
tc9k Hoods sarsaparilln, that l am happy u
recommend IT," @. A. PAGE, watertown, Mass
~ n. be sure TO get only
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by O. l. HOOD & CO., Apothecarics, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
National Republican., 1887-12-31
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Song aud Story. sooiability and Sur
prises at Nick endree Church.

An entertainment was given last night by
the teachers ana scholars Of McKendree NJ.
f. Church Sunday SCHOOL. The occasion
was most delightful one, made so by the
sociability Of the crowd and the remarkably
choir and Misses Jennie Mickle, Nellie
Hodgkine, Sarah Greer, Elsie Belt, and
MessIs. W. A. Harries, George Alternately,
and Arthur Lemon. A very interesting
feature was the presentation Of purse OF
gold to Mrs. j. r. Mickle, leader OF the
choir, and a book of poems to Miss Mary
Bose, the pianist. The gifts were complete
surprises.
National Republican., 1887-12-31
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chirography Of this letter. 1t would prob
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fcials out OF ten-and yet 1t contains the
words, Tell Alexe to Ay; arrest threat
ened.'n
The cipher letter given above is from Mr..
Remnants "Russian Provincial Prisons"
In the January CEETURY. The evils OF the
system, attempts at reform, and prison
life are here described, together with the
"knock alphabetn and "cipher sqnare.n
The Chicago Tribune says Of Mr.. Ken.
mans papers: "Pfobably no other magazine
articles printed in Me English language just
no,U touch upon q subject Which so vitdlly in
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The January CENTURY further contains:
THE FORMATION OF LINCQLN'S
CABINET,
and tho question of the Evacuation OF
Sumter, with many unpublished letters
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Mr.. Seward declining the Secretaryship OF
State. Portraits are given.
MEISTERCHAFT, by MARK TWAIN.
1.-THE patent Universally-Applicable
Automatically Adjustable Language
Drama" A three-act play of wide interest.
ILLUSTRATED ARTICLES.
JOHN GILBERT, by j. Ranken Towse,
with six portraits, five In character.
Two articles on the West and Western
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THE tCATACoMBs OF ROME, their
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with thirteen pictures.
JOHN RUSKIN, the man and his work,
by the art critic, w. I. stillman. Frontls-
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FICTION.
By DR.. Eggleston, George W. Cable, ana
II. s. Edwards (author of "Two Runa.
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Mr.. Stockton's THE DUSANTEs.
OTHER CONTENTS
include PECUNIARY ECONOMY OF
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To Call ON the President.

The heads of bureaus, their deputies, and
the chiefs and assistant chiefs. and subassist.
ant chiefs, and subdeputy assistant chiefs, and
the acting subdeputy assistant chiefs of
divisions and subdivisions OF the Treasury
Department will meet at 1l:45 on Monday In
from thence in a body to the Presidents re.
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Full DICE snits. EIseman pros., cor. al
No Harm Done the Gun.

The Navy Department denies the story that
a !O-inch gun ow in course Of construction at
the navy yard was destroyed. The breech
plug caught in screwipg II into place, and IL
will be necessary TO remove and bring 1t to the
proper size and ihape.
National Republican., 1887-12-31
Union y.terans, Union,

Department Commander II. ]. Crouch, Of
the Union Veterans Union, has issued a
general order requesting tho comrades 70 A..
Tend the reception OF the President next
Monday. Trey are to meet st Veterans Hail,
923 + street northwest. aud q. 10 o'clock sharp
proceed TO the White House.
National Republican., 1887-12-31
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Alexandra eounty-Messrs. Frank Hume
Harrison Hatch, +. r. Windsor, Jackson E.
sickles, DR.. G. Wythe Cooke.
ncW eHs0Ss RoSere Pofner \. Rsed an.f and j.
Beckbam.
,Tsiriax, cornty-wa,rinston Gillingham,
Mal Sssn wSon and gsess M SSSdss Johnson
Hon. JOHN B. SHOOT, Mayor OF Alexandria,
President.
HON. HENRY A. WILLARD, Washington, D.
Hon. NJ. B. HARLOW, Alexandria, Va,
Hon. i. W. Fox, NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,,
Washington, ID. o., Corresponding Secretary.
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Anuaenenta

NATIoSAI--Arthur Rehan's Co.
AIBAUGH's-Fanny Davenport.
KTBSAS's--Thc Early Birds.
BI,oU-Jennie Calef
Museum and speclaltes.
TIE MANASSAS sPASoEAMA--l5ths st. & Ohiony
National Republican., 1887-12-31

SENATOR BECK has been interviewed, that
is, the New York World says so, and sail
in reply to an inquiry about the action OF
Congress In regard to the tariff:
There will certainly be changes TO reduce
the heavy revenues now constantly adding Il
the surplus. think the tobacco tax will b
entirely removed and probably provision
made that the tax on whisky shall be colectec
when IL is withdrawn for consumption. re.
gard II as practically certain that the tobacc
tax will be removed. The measure must orig.
nate in the House. ] cau'C tell what Rindll
will do. The House Democrats as yet hay
had no conference with the senators on the
subject. / don't think anything can be de-
termined till the ways and means committee
is made up, for OF course the men at the head
of that committee will have charge of the
tariff measure. Our committeemen-Senator
Kenna, Hearst, and Jones-are ready for a
conference. think there will be a reduction
in the tariff schedule cutting of sixty to
seventy aud perhaps hundred millions O.
revenue. 1t ought to be the latter figure.
think the reduction will be on iron, wool
sugar, lumber, and various other articles
Tariff on some things will be greatly reduced
and others will be placed upon the free list.
The amount collected under the present
law from the whisky distllleres Is about
s7O0OO,0 900. This money is paid at the rate
Of 30 cents on each gallon when the whisky
is made and put In the bonded warehouse
Very little II any whisky is sold until 1t IA
two years old, and most Of 1t not until It is
three years old.
II the tax is not paid until withdrawn for
consumption, say at the end OF two years,
the whisky men, counting money worth
only per cent. per annum, will make fully
$2,50O,00O each year by this change In the
law. on each forty gallon barrel of whisky
1t gives au additional profit Of not less than
SO.
The whisky lobby inside and outside of
Congress will be on hand, active and vigil
liant as usual, and ready for trades. This
lobby is, however, strongest inside the
houses. 1t wields the gavel at one end OF
the building.
National Republican., 1887-12-31

The rogues are falling out, and presently
honest men will get their dues. II 30, the
solid south will be efrectually broken. The
Democrats Of Louisiana have been telling
truths about each other, and waving the
bloody shirt vigorously. Gov. Nichols
charges Gov. McEnery with bulldozIng
anteeedents, Another prominent Demo
crat prints card charging ex Congress
men Wallace with having been counted in
by ballot frauds aud suppressed vote
The MugwumpocratIc organlsts should now
fly into passion sgalnst these unjust
afpersIons Of the honorable but uurepentenr
ex eonfederates. But these affairs are hope.
fully indicative OF progress,
National Republican., 1887-12-31
PROPOSALS.

pRoPosALs, FOR BROKEN STONE, ONE
AND GRANITE, AND TiN.-Dec. 81, 1881
Sealed proposals., severally indorsed PRO
p99sals j, ior Broken Stone, "Cem.ssnt.",,
will be received, from regular dealers only,
at the Bureau Of Provisions and Clothing.
Navy Department., Washington, D. G., until II
o'clock q, m, JAN. %, lsSs, and opened in-
mediniely thereafter in. the presence Of bid
ington, D. O., Of 5000 barrels broken stone,
600 FIRE bricks 20 pieces granite. coping, SO
brand Lamb nnd Flag" requal thereto,
diateiy. Broken stone, sand, and fire brick
from date OF contract Offers will be received
for one or more Of the aforementioned ar.
ticles, but must include the full amount re-
quiTed OF such article or articles. The above
articles must conform to the Navy standard,
and pass the usual naval inspection, and a
reservation of 20 per cent. will be withheld
from the amount OF each delivery until the
completion Of the contract. Bidders are re-
ferfed to the Inspector of Provisions aud Cloth
ing at the Washington Navy Yard for specid-
cations, forms of offer, and all information rel
atlve TO the articles required. The proposals
must be maze on the proper blank foIms, aud
fiCd ont as Indicated bg Me blank The Depart
ment reserves the right to reject any proaosal
not considered advantageous TO the govern
ment. JAMES FULTON,
Paymaster General United States Navy.
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